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cases in Europe and America”. The ebb of the additional beds, reinforcing staff in emergency

monkeypox epidemic seems to be confirmed, services, particularly surgery and resuscitation,
but many unknowns still remain concerning making emergency equipment available as well
the characteristics of this virus, in particular as medical devices such as respirators, syringe
the proportion of asymptomatic patients. This pumps, etc. This crisis cell is intended to be
is why the Government “remains very attentive operational within 45 minutes of the alert. In
to the evolution of this epidemic and regularly addition, we frequently organize awareness-
checks the latest recommendations from the raising actions for staff and reminders of best
World Health Organization and the French practices in the face of exceptional health
National Health Authority.” situations.”

2. What is the Hospital’s plan for any other 3. What measures are in place to avoid
crises where many victims may have to be servers and medical devices being attacked
hospitalized? by hackers? Depositphotos © bus087087
Serious accidents, terrorist attacks, natural The recent cyberattack on the Ile-de-France
disasters… The scenarios involving the hospital in Corbeil Essonne once again shows
hospitalization of a large number of injured the threat to healthcare establishments.
people are manifold. The Princess Grace Computer system blocked, a 10 million dollar securing its Information Systems, based on
Hospital (CHPG) says it is ready. “Faced with ransom demanded, with patient medical data the State Information Systems Security Policy
an exceptional health situation or if there is revealed once the deadline had expired… The ( PSSI-E), and compliance with best practices.
a massive influx of victims, the CHPG has worst scenario has taken place since 24 August Therefore, the CHPG has an operational
a white plan; a crisis unit is activated and 2022. “In recent years, health establishments response to the risks it may face” answers
convened by the Director. The crisis unit have become the targets of cyberattacks, with the hospital.
manages the establishment’s response and major impacts on data privacy and patient care. And for good reason: in 2021, ANSSI, the
implements management measures adapted Aware of these risks, and in collaboration with French Information Systems Security Agency,
to the situation. These include organization of the Monaco authorities, the CHPG devotes reported on average one incident per week in

early discharges, patient transfers, providing significant financial and human resources to health establishments in France!

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